The Yellow Emperor Chapter 57 - The Spiritual Pivot – Water Swelling 水胀

This Chapter is an excerpt from The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, specifically Chapter 57, "The Spiritual Pivot – Water Swelling." It details a dialogue between the Yellow Emperor and Qi Bo, exploring different types of abdominal swelling, including water swelling, skin swelling, drum-like swelling, intestinal swelling, and hard masses. Qi Bo describes the characteristics and diagnostic signs of each condition, differentiating them based on visual appearance, palpation, and other symptoms. The discussion also touches upon the treatment of certain swellings using acupuncture, emphasizing the importance of draining obstructed blood vessels and restoring meridian balance. The text provides a detailed medical description from ancient Chinese medicine.